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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.06, 1,326.23 and 541.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.06, 1,326.23 and 541.40 is: 747.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.06 : 1,326.23 = 541.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.06/1,326.23 = 541.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.06x = 1,326.23 × 541.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.06x = 718,026.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,026.82/961.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.12

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